Kiora | KHA
Kiora is part of a masterplan for St Louis Estate that contemplates greater density while increasing retirement living accommodation in the Claremont area.
The massing of the building steps back from the street, sympathetically addressing the adjacent residential scale.
The conservation of the priests house is a key organising device for the project, curating the entry to the project and providing a series of social spaces for residents.
At ground level, adjacent to the priests house the project incorporates a wellness area for medical appointments, therapy and group exercise.
All apartments are provided with true cross ventilation and generous terraces.
Kiora demonstrates how high quality density can be achieved in a suburban context, satisfying societys need for more retirement living accommodation within an established suburb.
One of the projects strengths is the aggregation of residential and communal uses, which provide the opportunity to age gracefully and socially, within a community.
Koorie Heritage Trust Stage 2 | Lyons with Greenaway Architects and Architecture Associates
The Koorie Heritage Trust, now expanded into all floors of the Birrarung building in Federation Square, is the first of its kind in an Australian capital city. Delivered through thoughtful collaboration, the First Nations arts and cultural centre connects to Indigenous perspectives and amplifies Indigenous culture in Melbournes CBD. A key third pillar of Federation Square, the Koorie Heritage Trust renovation seeks to anchor in the primacy of Country, echoing the colours of Country the water of the Birrarung, the reds of the blossoms and the river red gums, the warmth of the lightly wooded landscape that once existed in proximity. It is a significant gathering place, a culturally safe space, and a place for people on Wurundjeri lands to be inspired.
Kurraba Penthouse | Mathieson Architects
Kurraba Penthouse, designed by Mathieson, is exemplary of the studio’s approach to timeless design. Rigorous internal planning, considered details and a limited palette of materials were adopted to create a sense of overall calm and to pursue a notion that luxury does not need to be obtrusive. The two level apartment accommodates 4 bedrooms with robes and ensuites to the upper level with the living spaces located on the lower level that open out to an expansive roof terrace, garden, private pool and views to the surrounding harbour. The living spaces are arranged as a series of interconnected rooms that can be used in a contemporary open plan manner, or closed off to create a succession of private rooms. Pairs of doors are aligned at room ends creating through vistas.
John McGrath Kia | Open Principle Architects
In 2021 KIA globally launched a bold reinvention of Corporate Identity and brand, including a new logo, change in strategic direction and new Store Identity. The new design philosophy Opposites United is inspired by nature, combining contrasting qualities and juxtaposing polar opposites to achieve a new outcome. This philosophy is notable in the contrast between the achromatic exhibition area and the warm sensibility of the customer area, with articulation that inspires movement between the two. These two distinct spaces are delineated and fused together by the emphatic red angled loop that balances dimensions and proportion. Open Principle Architects were privileged to work with John McGrath Auto Group and Kia to launch Australias first rebranded dealership setting the national standards for the continuation of Store Identity upgrades.
Hames Sharley Darwin Studio | Hames Sharley NT Pty Ltd
Hames Sharley’s Darwin Waterfront Studio is a welcoming and inspiring space for staff and guests, where creativity and collaboration thrive. Informed by an imperative to create an environment conducive to sensory comfort and seamless collaboration, the design draws on the practice’s extensive research and experience in sensory workplace design.
The entry provides guests with a sense of arrival, with Victorian ash battens and handmade light pendants. Internal and external glazing provides transparency and connectivity to the water views and floods the studio in natural light. Clear sightlines provide constant glimpses of the harbour and workpods have been configured to take full advantage of the natural light.
Calm textures, finishes and colours reflect and extend the view of the surrounding harbour, foliage and cliffs. Ottomans in prints by Indigenous artists embody the colours of Larrakia Country.
The new studio showcases modern workplace design, while prioritising staff wellbeing.
Herbert Smith Freehills Workplace Fitout | Woods Bagot
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) was the first legal firm to take an office on St Georges Terrace, traditionally Perth’s premier business address.
Eighteen years later, it has once again led the way with its move to Elizabeth Quay, a new mixed-use waterfront precinct on the Swan River, taking two floors of the 29-storey tower One The Esplanade, the city’s newest premium-grade office building.
While traditionally legal firms are desk and office bound, Woods Bagot has implemented a hybrid office strategy to encourage new ways of working and interacting.
Highlands House | Luke Moloney Architecture
Highlands House was designed as a home for lovers of art.
Embracing views across the grey green immensity of the Australian landscape, the house serves as a retreat for busy people, a gracious family home, and an exemplar of off grid living.
Three barnlike pavilions are linked by a gently bending gallery space. Domestic spaces face outwards toward the landscape.
Long ribbon windows tie the interiors to the horizon space is at once contained and limitless.
Galkangu | Lyons
Galkangu, Bendigos GovHub contributes to the continual growth of Bendigo by establishing a stronger, more efficient public sector that delivers government services to the community. The new building is a stateoftheart community asset and workplace that consolidates previously separate government agencies into a centralised location that represents and reflects the culture of the surrounding area.
Galkangu has an identity unique to Bendigo, one that draws upon its rich heritage and builds upon its plans for a thriving future. The design transforms operations for both customers and employees, breaking down silos and creating a onestopshop for community services and a hub for the local community. Underpinned by sustainable solutions that will not only decrease running costs and the environmental footprint, the design enhances the wellbeing of staff and strengthens connections with the community
Geelong Arts Centre (Stage 3) | ARM Architecture
Geelong Arts Centre Stage 3 is a $150m centrepiece for the arts and entertainment community of Greater Geelong. It serves as the final component in the revitalisation of the former Geelong Performing Arts Centre, a transformation envisioned in the 2003 Master Plan. ARM Architecture commenced design work on this significant addition in 2019, with the completed project unveiled during a grand gala event on 18 August 2023.
Stage 3 comprises two new stateoftheart venues (a 550seat multifunctional theatre, named the Story House, a 250 seat warehouse style performance space, named the Open House), café, and a full array of backstage amenities and support spaces. All this adding to the existing 875seat Playhouse Theatre and Stage 2 studios, making it the largest regional performing arts centre in the nation.
Evergreen Community Precinct | Walter Brooke
Nestled within Enfield Memorial Park, the Evergreen Community Precinct embodies the cycle of life through its distinctive circular geometry, symbolizing eternal renewal. Deliberately chosen as the predominant formmaking language, it also references the park’s geometric planning.
Designed to cater to funeral and community needs, the precinct offers multipurpose spaces as well as crematoria functions. With a focus on inclusivity, it integrates a play space and café to connect the community with the naturalistic parklike setting.
Embracing refined simplicity, the natural, neutral tonal palette paired with the building’s bold sweeping curves create intimate and dramatic moments, fostering a transcendent atmosphere for all visitors. The circular planning and continuous transparent facade ensure that each internal public space maintains a connection with the landscape.
A gentle ambiance is cultivated through natural tones and limestone accents, evoking the landscape’s tranquillity.